Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) is a state public university located in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. It is dedicated to teaching, research and extension in the fields of veterinary science, animal sciences, dairy science and fisheries. The university is named after Guru Angad Dev, the second Sikh Guru, who is known for his contributions to social welfare and the propagation of the Gurmukhi script.
| Name | Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | GADVASU |
| Type | State public university |
| Location | Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
| Focus areas | Veterinary science, animal sciences, dairy science, fisheries |
| Named after | Guru Angad Dev |
The university was established by an Act of the Punjab State Legislature, carving out the veterinary and animal sciences disciplines from Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, into a separate, specialised institution. Prior to its formation, veterinary education in Punjab was offered through the College of Veterinary Science at PAU, which was integrated into the new university along with its faculty, infrastructure and academic programmes.
The creation of GADVASU was intended to provide focused academic and research attention to livestock, poultry, dairy and fisheries sectors, which form an important component of Punjab's rural economy. The university operates on the land-grant model, combining education, research and extension activities for the benefit of farmers and the livestock industry.
The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes through its constituent colleges. Its principal academic units include:
Programmes are offered in disciplines such as veterinary medicine and surgery, animal nutrition, animal genetics and breeding, livestock production and management, dairy technology, fisheries resource management, and animal biotechnology.
Research at GADVASU spans animal health, disease diagnosis, reproductive biotechnology, livestock breeding, dairy product development, fish farming and feed technology. The university operates teaching veterinary hospitals and diagnostic laboratories, and runs extension activities including farmer training programmes, livestock fairs (pashu palan melas) and advisory services for dairy and poultry farmers across Punjab.
GADVASU is one of the few standalone veterinary and animal sciences universities in India, and serves as the primary institution for veterinary education and livestock research in Punjab. Its work supports the state's substantial dairy sector and contributes to the development of allied agricultural activities such as poultry farming, piggery and aquaculture.